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asparagus & mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts

Recipe by
Diane Langella
West Babylon, NY

Found this recipe on he way to shopping for something for dinner I decided to give it a try & not only was it easy, nutritious but it was beautiful on the plate. Restaurant quality

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For asparagus & mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts

  • 2
    large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt & pepper
  • 8
    asparagus spears
  • 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 c
    italian seasoned bread crumbs

How To Make asparagus & mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts

  • 1
    Preheat oven 375 degrees Grease an 8x8” baking dish
  • 2
    lace each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of 1/4”. Sprinkle each side with salt & pepper.
  • 3
    Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of the chicken breast and spread about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the asparagus. Repeat with the other chicken breast, and roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese to make a tidy compact rol. Place the rolls seam side down in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
  • 4
    Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork about 25 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted should read 165 degrees

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